Exponential growth refers to a rapid and continuous increase in population size over time, where the growth rate is proportional to the current population. It occurs when resources are unlimited and there are no limiting factors.
Imagine a small firecracker exploding and creating multiple sparks that ignite other firecrackers nearby. Each spark represents a new individual being born, and as more individuals are added, the population grows at an increasingly faster rate.
Carrying capacity: The maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.
Population density: The number of individuals per unit area or volume.
Doubling time: The amount of time it takes for a population to double in size based on its current growth rate.
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